Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.
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Angus King gets heat from Democrats for role in ending the federal shutdown
Maine’s junior senator and former two-term governor, who often polls as the state’s most popular politician, is in an unfamiliar spot.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Which other Democrats might get in Maine’s 2nd District race?
One new candidate, Jordan Wood, has already announced a 2nd District run since U.S. Rep. Jared Golden dropped out of the race last week. State Sen. Joe Baldacci of Bangor confirmed he’s considering a run, too.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Manslaughter trial for death of child in Knox County ends with a hung jury
Aziayh Scott, 24, had pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge related to the death of a toddler in 2024.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan robbery suspect made off with $140, affidavit says
David Alvarez, arrested for the robbery of two Skowhegan businesses Sunday, told police he previously robbed a Waterville bank.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm
Harsh winters used to be no problem for Baileyville resident Gerard Berry, then he got sick with stomach cancer, lost weight and burned more fuel trying to stay warm.
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Watch: Maine Voices Live with Dr. Tim Pieh
When every second counts, who answers the call? Dr. Tim Pieh takes state of the art medical care to country roads, redefining what emergency medicine looks like. Join us for an inside look at Maine’s MD3 program and the future of frontline medicine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
How Bowdoin College came to mirror the country’s national free speech debate
Student protests, threats and intense federal scrutiny are changing how college students and professors in Maine and across the country talk about politics.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Is Maine an at-will employment state? | Fact brief
Employers in most U.S. states are allowed to fire workers for any reason that’s not specifically prohibited by law or a contract.